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Police Officer 1 or 2
LA Tech University —Ruston, LA
- $18.58 - $19.88 an hour
- Night shift
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Police Officer 1 or 2
Louisiana Tech University —Ruston, LA
- $18.58 - $19.88 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- $13.39 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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- Management
- High school diploma or GED
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance

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Police Officer 1 or 2

LA Tech University -
Ruston, LA

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Job Details

$18.58 - $19.88 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Ruston, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

224168

Department

LA Tech University

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

At Louisiana Tech University, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive law enforcement services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

We’re looking for a dedicated Police Officer 1 or 2 to join our team who is ready to protect and serve with courage and commitment. In this role, you’ll provide the full range of police services, including enforcing laws, investigating crimes and accidents, and responding to emergencies.

If you are committed to upholding the law, protecting others, and promoting a safer community for all, this is your chance to serve where public safety truly begins.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties

As a Police Officer, you will support a safe environment through proactive patrol, emergency response, and law enforcement. In this role, you will:

Provide protective police services to employees, the public, and state buildings and grounds
Patrol assigned areas by foot or vehicle to detect and deter criminal activity
Respond to calls for service and assess the nature and urgency of emergencies
Investigate incidents, accidents, and suspicious activities
Enforce laws, regulations, and installation rules through verbal warnings, citations, or arrests
Control traffic flow and ensure safety at public events or accident scenes
Operate police vehicles, radios, and communication systems
Participate in regular training to maintain law enforcement skills and readiness

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Probationary Appointment.

Location: South Hall, Louisiana Tech University.1104 Hergot Ave, Ruston, LA 71272.

Work Schedule: Normal work hours will be 6:00am – 6:00pm (day shift) or 6:00pm – 6:00am (night shift). Currently, officers remain on a shift for an academic quarter, then may be changed to the other shift. Officers are also required to work special events and details as deemed necessary and assigned.

Compensation: The Police Officer 1 offers a Special Entrance Rate of 18.58/hr. and the Police Officer 2 offers a Special Entrance Rate of 19.88/hr. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, the vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2, depending on the selected applicant's level of experience.

Benefits: Louisiana Tech offers outstanding perks and benefits to eligible employees that include a variety of health insurance plans and retirement options, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents, discounted memberships at the university’s sports and wellness center, professional development training, and promotional opportunities. In addition, market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees.

How To Apply

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE)to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Louisiana Tech University, Office of Human Resources

P.O. Box 3173

Ruston, LA 71272

Phone: 318-257-2235

Fax: 318-257-2482

Louisiana Tech University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Louisiana Tech recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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